The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is closing in on 26,000 members after welcoming more than 1,100 new companies in the first half of 2025. Businesses from the United Kingdom, Türkiye, and China have been among the most active, with UK registrations up 23%, Türkiye up 22%, and China nearly 10% higher than last year.
Two recently introduced licence types — Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and Holding Company licences — are proving a major draw for multinationals, investment firms, and family offices. SPVs provide flexible structures for asset holding and capital raising, while Holding licences offer centralised management for multiple entities across regions.
Innovation is also driving growth. The DMCC Crypto Centre has expanded by 38% year-on-year to more than 700 companies, with major players such as Bitcoin.com joining. Plans for a 17-storey Crypto Tower and a dedicated quantum technology hub aim to strengthen Dubai’s position in advanced tech sectors.
Commodities remain a strong pillar, with the Dubai Diamond Exchange surpassing one billion carats traded in five years. New initiatives like the Water Centre and the world’s first water-backed digital asset, launched with AQUA-INDEX, highlight DMCC’s push into emerging markets. With major infrastructure projects underway, the free zone is positioning itself for another wave of global investment.
